Album Releases by Genre

You Are The Quarry 2101.

You Are The Quarry

by Morrissey
May 18, 2004
Morrissey's first studio release since 1997 (and seventh overall) was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Jerry Finn (Blink-182, Green Day) and longtime collaborators Alain Whyte and Boz Boorer.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
It's Never Been Like That 2102.

It's Never Been Like That

by Phoenix
May 23, 2006
This is the third studio album for the French synth-rock band.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Saturday Night Wrist 2103.

Saturday Night Wrist

by Deftones
October 31, 2006
Bob Erzin (Jane's Addiction) produced the alt-metal band's fifth album. System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian guests.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
A Thousand Shark's Teeth 2104.

A Thousand Shark's Teeth

by My Brightest Diamond
June 17, 2008
The sophomore album for New York-based singer, Shara Worden.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Women 2105.

Women

by Women
October 7, 2008
The debut album for the Canadian quartet was produced by Chad VanGaalen.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
God Is Good 2106.

God Is Good

by Om
September 29, 2009
This is the first studio album for the band since adding new drummer Emil Amos.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.8
Return The Gift 2107.

Return The Gift

by Gang of Four
October 11, 2005
It's nearly impossible to read an indie music review these days without seeing the words "Gang Of Four" pop up, but that influential band hasn't been around to take advantage of its newfound fame. Until now, that is, as the reunited Gang (in its original lineup for the first time since 1981) returns with newly re-recorded versions of 14 of its classic songs.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.9
Warning 2108.

Warning

by Green Day
October 3, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Common Existence 2109.

Common Existence

by Thursday
February 17, 2009
The fifth album for the New Jersey rock band was produced by Dave Fridmann.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Winners Never Quit 2110.

Winners Never Quit

by Pedro the Lion
March 14, 2000
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.5
Fuckin A 2111.

Fuckin A

by The Thermals
May 18, 2004
The lo-fi Portland, Ore. band returns with a second album, recorded with engineer Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Mr. Lucky 2112.

Mr. Lucky

by Chris Isaak
February 24, 2009
The first album in seven years from Chris Isaak--who also returns with his own talk show on the Biography Channel--was produced by Eric Rosse and John Shanks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
The Black And White Album 2113.

The Black And White Album

by The Hives
November 13, 2007
The Swedish band worked with Pharrell Williams, Jacknife Lee, and Dennis Herring for their fourth album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.5
Flock 2114.

Flock

by Bell X1
February 19, 2008
The third album from the Irish band, which previously included Damien Rice.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.1
Love's Miracle 2115.

Love's Miracle

by Qui
September 11, 2007
Qui covers Pink Floyd's 'Echoes' and Frank Zappa's 'Willie the Pimp' on their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Destination Tokyo 2116.

Destination Tokyo

by Nisennenmondai
August 11, 2009
This is the debut full-length album for the Japanese trio.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Enemy Mine 2117.

Enemy Mine

by Swan Lake
March 24, 2009
The second album for the band comprising Daniel Bejar (Destroyer, New Pornographers), Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown, Wolf Parade), and Carey Mercer (Frog Eyes, Blackout Beach).
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit 2118.

Micah P. Hinson And The Opera Circuit

by Micah P. Hinson
October 10, 2006
This is the second full-length album for the young Texas-based singer-songwriter, recorded at his home while he was recovering from major back surgery.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.7
The Camel's Back 2119.

The Camel's Back

by Psapp
February 17, 2009
This is the British duo's third album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Combinations 2120.

Combinations

by Eisley
August 14, 2007
The Texan siblings release their second full-length album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.6
Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night) 2121.

Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night)

by Yusuf
May 5, 2009
The latest album for the singer-songwriter previously known as Cat Stevens was recorded live in various studios around the world.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Set Free 2122.

Set Free

by American Analog Set
September 20, 2005
The sixth album for the Andrew Kenny-led band is their first for Canadian label Arts & Crafts.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
The Last Laugh 2123.

The Last Laugh

by Joker's Daughter
April 7, 2009
The debut album for the UK artist Helena Costas was produced by Danger Mouse.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Plague Park 2124.

Plague Park

by Handsome Furs
May 22, 2007
Handsome Furs is a side project for Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner, who is joined by his fiancee Alexei Perry and Wolf Parade drummer Arlen Thompson.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Rat A Tat Tat 2125.

Rat A Tat Tat

by Jason Collett
March 9, 2010
Broken Social Scene's Jason Collett releases his fifth solo album produced by Zues band members Carlin Nicholson and Michael O'Brien.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Dear John 2126.

Dear John

by Loney, Dear
January 27, 2009
The latest album for Sweden's Emil Svanangen is his first on the Polyvinyl label.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.4
Free So Free 2127.

Free So Free

by J. Mascis & the Fog
October 8, 2002
Although the album cover may say it's by J. Mascis & The Fog, there's not much left of The Fog other than J. himself on this 10 track effort.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.6
Down With Wilco 2128.

Down With Wilco

by The Minus 5
February 25, 2003
On this long-delayed release, the Minus 5's Scott McCaughey, Ken Stringfellow (the Posies) and Peter Buck (R.E.M.) team up with all four members of Wilco for 13 original tracks.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.3
The Power To Believe 2129.

The Power To Believe

by King Crimson
March 4, 2003
The veteran prog-rock outfit led by guitarist Robert Fripp returns with their first full album of new material in thee years.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.7
Catching Looks 2130.

Catching Looks

by Washington Social Club
June 1, 2004
The co-ed Washington, D.C. indie-rock foursome make their debut with this 11-track disc produced by Brian McTear.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.8
Whiskey Tango Ghosts 2131.

Whiskey Tango Ghosts

by Tanya Donelly
July 27, 2004
The former Throwing Muses and Breeders member's third solo release finds her collaborating with the likes of Dean Fisher (who doubles as Juliana Hatfield's bassist and Donelly's husband) and Rich Gilbert.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
Load Blown 2132.

Load Blown

by Black Dice
October 23, 2007
The Brooklyn-based band releases their latest album.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Make Sure They See My Face 2133.

Make Sure They See My Face

by Kenna
October 16, 2007
Ethiopia-born Kenna's sophomore album was produced by the Neptunes' Chad Hugo and features Pharrell Williams on some tracks.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Bleeding Through 2134.

Bleeding Through

by Bleeding Through
April 13, 2010
The metal band from Orange County, California releases its first album on the Rise Records label.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Ruins Of Berlin 2135.

Ruins Of Berlin

by Dex Romweber Duo
February 10, 2009
Formally of the Flat Duo Jets, Dexter Romweber returns with his sister on drums on his latest album produced by John Plymale. Special guests include Neko Case, Cat Power, Exene Cervenka and Rick Miller of Southern Culture on the Skids.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Of The Cathmawr Yards 2136.

Of The Cathmawr Yards

by The Horse's Ha
June 9, 2009
The debut album for the Chicago-based group featuring The Zincs' James Elkington and Eleventh Dream Day's Janet Bean.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Gorgeous Johnny 2137.

Gorgeous Johnny

by The Skygreen Leopards
July 21, 2009
The duo from San Francisco releases their first album in three years.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Kid Rock 2138.

Kid Rock

by Kid Rock
November 11, 2003
The sixth album for the Detroit rocker is more party-rock than rap-metal, although some hip-hop elements are retained from previous outings. Included is a cover of "Feel Like Makin' Love."
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Different Days 2139.

Different Days

by L'Altra
January 25, 2005
The moody Chicago group is down to two remaining members (Lindsay Anderson and Joseph Costa) on this third album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Costello Music 2140.

Costello Music

by The Fratellis
March 13, 2007
This full-length debut for the Glasgow indie-rock trio (who are not actually brothers, despite adopting the same last name) includes the song "Flathead," which can be heard soundtracking a recent iPod commercial.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Person To Person 2141.

Person To Person

by Foreign Born
June 23, 2009
This is the debut album on Secretly Canadian for indie rock quartet from Los Angeles.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Quixotic 2142.

Quixotic

by Martina Topley-Bird
July 14, 2003
Best known as the female vocalist on Tricky's first three albums, Martina Topley-Bird finally arrives with her first solo release, which earned her a Mercury Music Prize nomination. Guest collaborators include the Tricky kid himself, as well as David Holmes and Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
6Twenty 2143.

6Twenty

by The D4
March 25, 2003
The New Zealand retro-rockers scored a major-label deal in the U.S. on the strength of this 2002 debut album, which received an American re-release in March 2003.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Revival 2144.

Revival

by The Reverend Horton Heat
June 29, 2004
Jim Heath & co. return for an eighth album of rockabilly tunes.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Quiet Is The New Loud 2145.

Quiet Is The New Loud

by Kings of Convenience
March 6, 2001
This is the sophomore American release from the Norweigian group, following their eponymous debut on Kindercore (which shares about half of the same tracks with this album).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Bedlam Ballroom 2146.

Bedlam Ballroom

by Squirrel Nut Zippers
October 17, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Sewn Together 2147.

Sewn Together

by Meat Puppets
May 12, 2009
The Meat Puppets return with its second album since reuniting in 2006.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.2
Heart Like A River 2148.

Heart Like A River

by Ida
February 22, 2005
The New York indie-folk band's seventh album (their first in four years) is co-produced by Warren Defever (His Name Is Alive).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Young For Eternity 2149.

Young For Eternity

by The Subways
February 14, 2006
Ian Broudie (Lightning Seeds) produced this debut LP for the co-ed English trio of teenagers.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Ta-Dah 2150.

Ta-Dah

by Scissor Sisters
September 26, 2006
The surprisingly successful party band's second album includes a track co-written with Elton John.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
Baby Darling Doll Face Honey 2151.

Baby Darling Doll Face Honey

by Band of Skulls
July 28, 2009
The debut album for the indie rock band was produced by Ian Davenport.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Skeletal Lamping 2152.

Skeletal Lamping

by Of Montreal
October 21, 2008
The Kevin Barnes-led sextet releases its follow-up to 2007's Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.6
From A Compound Eye 2153.

From A Compound Eye

by Robert Pollard
January 24, 2006
The first post-GBV solo outing for the prolific Pollard was produced by Todd Tobias.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Broken Bells 2154.

Broken Bells

by Broken Bells
March 9, 2010
This is the debut album for The Shins James Mercer and producer Brian Burton (aka as Danger Mouse).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Tentacles 2155.

Tentacles

by Crystal Antlers
April 7, 2009
The debut full-length for the indie-rock band from Long Beach, California.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Nude With Boots 2156.

Nude With Boots

by The Melvins
July 8, 2008
The latest album for the metal band from Washington includes members from Big Business who joined the band on their last album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
It's Not Me, It's You 2157.

It's Not Me, It's You

by Lily Allen
February 10, 2009
The follow-up to her 2007 debut album was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.0
Hocus Pocus 2158.

Hocus Pocus

by Enon
September 9, 2003
John Schmersal and Enon return with their third LP, which features an increased vocal presence by Toko Yasuda.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
4.8
The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band 2159.

The Hair, The TV, The Baby & The Band

by Imperial Teen
August 21, 2007
After a five-year hiatus, the San Francisco band returns with their fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Honeycomb 2160.

Honeycomb

by Frank Black
July 19, 2005
Before reuniting The Pixies, Black recorded this mellow solo disc in four days in a Nashville studio, backed by veteran southern session musicians.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Show Me Your Tears 2161.

Show Me Your Tears

by Frank Black & The Catholics
September 9, 2003
He's nothing if not prolific. Black's fourth album in two and a half years features 13 new tracks and appearances from some of his usual cohorts (Stan Ridgway, Joey Santiago).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
Alien In A Garbage Dump 2162.

Alien In A Garbage Dump

by Eric Copeland
August 18, 2009
Black Dice's Eric Copeland releases his second solo album, which combines songs from two vinyl-only EPs.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Reefer [EP] 2163.

Reefer [EP]

by Reefer
October 14, 2008
Songwriter Nick Thorburn and producer Daddy Kev's first release together was recorded in Maui.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Last Secrets 2164.

Last Secrets

by The Like Young
May 9, 2006
Put a woman on drums and her (ex-)husband on guitars/keyboards, and you have Quasi, The White Stripes, and... The Like Young, whose Amanda and Joe Ziemba return for a third album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future 2165.

Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future

by The Bird And The Bee
January 27, 2009
The second full-length album for the duo of Greg Kurstin and Inara George.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.3
New York City 2166.

New York City

by Brazilian Girls
August 5, 2008
The trio from New York City (who have only one female member, and none of them are from Brazil) releases its third album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Another Day On Earth 2167.

Another Day On Earth

by Brian Eno
June 14, 2005
Eno sings! And while those words are sure to excite fans of the bald one's 70s classics such as 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy),' his first vocal album in 15 years is much closer in sound and mood to more recent efforts as well as the final handful of tracks on 'Eno Box II: Vocals' (the latter's "Under" even appears again on this disc).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
Other Truths 2168.

Other Truths

by Do Make Say Think
October 20, 2009
The post-rock group releases its latest album, which has only four tracks (each are eight or more minutes long).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.4
True Romance 2169.

True Romance

by Golden Silvers
May 4, 2009
The debut album for the British indie rock trio.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.8
Here Is What Is 2170.

Here Is What Is

by Daniel Lanois
March 18, 2008
The fifth studio album for the Canadian singer and producer is also the soundtrack to the documentary of the same name.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.6
I Blame You 2171.

I Blame You

by Obits
March 24, 2009
This is the debut album for Rick Froberg's latest band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Constellations 2172.

Constellations

by Balmorhea
February 23, 2010
The Austin group added four members since its 2008 album for the band's fourth album.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Family 2173.

Family

by Le Loup
September 22, 2009
This is the second album for the indie rock band formed in Washington D.C.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Open Road 2174.

The Open Road

by John Hiatt
March 2, 2010
The singer-songwriter releases his latest album of roots rock recorded at his home studio.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Strange House 2175.

Strange House

by The Horrors
May 15, 2007
Alan Moulder and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner are among the producers on the UK goth-punk band's debut LP.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.9
Childish Prodigy 2176.

Childish Prodigy

by Kurt Vile
October 6, 2009
This is the second album for the Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Cuts Across The Land 2177.

Cuts Across The Land

by The Duke Spirit
March 7, 2006
The UK rockers (making their full-length debut with this Flood- and Simon Raymonde-produced disc) are fronted by Liela Moss, who has drawn comparisons to Patti Smith and PJ Harvey.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
Loose 2178.

Loose

by Nelly Furtado
June 20, 2006
Whoa, Nelly indeed. Timbaland produced the bulk of the singer's dancier, poppier third album, and even sings on one track.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.8
The Future Will Come 2179.

The Future Will Come

by The Juan MacLean
April 14, 2009
This is the second album for the electronic artist from Rhode Island.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Try This 2180.

Try This

by P!nk
November 11, 2003
Following the unexpected critical and commercial success of M!ssundaztood, Pink returns with a third, even more rock-oriented album. Linda Perry returns to helm just a few tracks, with the bulk of the producing/writing chores falling to Rancid's Tim Armstrong.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.7
Mississauga Goddam 2181.

Mississauga Goddam

by The Hidden Cameras
October 12, 2004
This is the sophomore LP (third, if you count their debut demo collection) for the Toronto band led by Joel Gibb.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Brother Is To Son 2182.

Brother Is To Son

by Br. Danielson
June 8, 2004
'Brother Is To Son' is nominally a solo effort for Daniel Smith (aka "Brother Danielson," aka leader of the Christian indie-rock outfit the Danielson Familie), although fellow Familie (and, in real life, family) members appear throughout this acoustic-only disc, as does frequent collaborator Sufjan Stevens.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.8
A New Day At Midnight 2183.

A New Day At Midnight

by David Gray
November 5, 2002
The English singer-songwriter finally returns with a follow-up to his 1999 breakthrough hit 'White Ladder.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
We Are Your Friends 2184.

We Are Your Friends

by Simian
October 29, 2002
The Manchester-based pyschedelic pop quartet returns with a follow-up to their 2001 debut, 'Chemistry Is What We Are.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Everything Must Go 2185.

Everything Must Go

by Steely Dan
June 10, 2003
What sounds like a Steely Dan clearance sale is actually the veteran duo's first album of new material since their 2000 comeback effort 'Two Against Nature.'
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Black Eyes 2186.

Black Eyes

by Black Eyes
April 15, 2003
This debut album for the Washington D.C. punk five-piece (with a rhythm section stocked with two drummers and two bassists) has drawn comparisons to Liars, Fugazi, and Q and Not U.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.8
The Good, the Bad, and the Funky 2187.

The Good, the Bad, and the Funky

by Tom Tom Club
September 12, 2000
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.5
Texas Rose, The Thaw & The Beasts 2188.

Texas Rose, The Thaw & The Beasts

by Castanets
September 22, 2009
Rafter Roberts produced the latest album for the Raymond Raposa-led band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Boo! Human 2189.

Boo! Human

by Joan of Arc
May 20, 2008
This is the latest release for the Chicago-based experimental indie rock band.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Fossils And Other Phantoms 2190.

Fossils And Other Phantoms

by Peggy Sue
June 1, 2010
Originally called Peggy Sue And The Pirates, the British trio shortened its name to just Peggy Sue for its debut full-length release.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Where You Live 2191.

Where You Live

by Tracy Chapman
September 13, 2005
Tchad Blake co-produced the singer-songwriter's seventh album. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea guests.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.2
Lost Marbles And Exploded Evidence 2192.

Lost Marbles And Exploded Evidence

by Enon
February 22, 2005
'Lost Marbles' collects six years of previously uncompiled material by the John Schmersal-led band, including internet-only tracks and limited-edition singles.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Little Joy 2193.

Little Joy

by Little Joy
November 4, 2008
The debut album for the rock band headed up by The Strokes' Fabrizio Moretti and Rodrigo Amarante.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.7
News And Tributes 2194.

News And Tributes

by The Futureheads
June 13, 2006
Ben Hillier produced the English band's sophomore set, which is a bit more varied in sound than their debut.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
7.6
Chunk Of Change [EP] 2195.

Chunk Of Change [EP]

by Passion Pit
September 16, 2008
The songs on the Boston band's EP were originally written as a Valentine's Day present for lead singer Michael Angelakos' girlfriend.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.3
Knitting Needles And Bicycle Bells 2196.

Knitting Needles And Bicycle Bells

by Tenement Halls
August 23, 2005
This is the debut LP for the new project from Chris Lopez (Rock*A*Teens).
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
All Aboard Future 2197.

All Aboard Future

by These Are Powers
February 17, 2009
This is the debut album on the Dead Oceans label for the trio from Brooklyn and Chicago.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
The Finally LP 2198.

The Finally LP

by Mark Kozelek
December 9, 2008
The collection contains various covers recorded for tribute albums, plus radio recordings and two instrumentals.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd
Year Of The Black Rainbow 2199.

Year Of The Black Rainbow

by Coheed and Cambria
April 13, 2010
The concept album produced by Atticus Rose and Joe Barresi is the prequel to the prog rock band's Amory Wars narrative, written by singer Claudio Sanchez.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
6.3
A Colores 2200.

A Colores

by Tristeza
November 22, 2005
This is the fourth album for the San Diego, Calif. instrumental post-rock outfit.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
tbd